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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.98, 2,113.33 and 484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.98, 2,113.33 and 484.60 is: 726.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.98 : 2,113.33 = 484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.98/2,113.33 = 484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.98x = 2,113.33 × 484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.98x = 1,024,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,124.10/1,408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.85

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